Michael Oluwagbemi II

Popularly known as Busanga, Michael Oluwagbemi II writes for various electronic and print publications. Some ask him why he writes, others ask him, "why even bother?" Well, to them both he says, "I don't know". "All I know, and am absolutely sure of, is that the written word is an art and a science; and that there is no worse abortion than the destruction of a pregnant idea which is only given birth to in definitive form when such is submitted to the records of posterity. It is my hope that every reader comes away with a refreshing perspective, be it on politics, human interactions or international relations. A world where we all do our part, and strive to leave the earth better than we met it, is one with less not more government. But, more and definitely more, encompassing compassion and empathy: in words, actions and vision". Michael resides in the state of Texas. Visit him at his blog on busanga.com

France is (In) a State of Denial

The days of anarchy in France finally came to an end after more than two weeks of street rioting precipitated by the fatal electrocution of two young African immigrants supposedly pursued by the police...

Alamieyeseighagate: A Case for Immediate Action

In a country with over two hundred and fifty thousand paid policemen, thirty thousand custom agents, fifteen thousand immigration officers, eighty thousand military personnel, and nearly fifty thousand men and women in the law enforcement circles, a common criminal called Governor Alamieyeseigha just strolled in unannounced into the jubilating arms of a despicable and decadent society!

Evil Agenda: The Third Term Plot

Nigeria is a very dangerous place, and we are a dangerous people. The same categories of people that are campaigning for the continuation of the Obasanjo administration are the same ‘yes men’ of yesterday. They were the first propagators of the five leprous hands that turned Nigeria to a banana state...

Mr. Weah, Do You Love Your Country?

Believe me Mr. Weah; you have every right to question the integrity of this election and every right to seek a re-run or a recount. But Mr. Al Gore had the same right, Mr. Churchill had the same right and yes you join these great men as a loser..

What Manner of Education is this?

This week the Nigerian University Commission announced that due to the falling standards in Nigeria universities, first degree will become a requirement to study professional courses...

Life & Death of Stella: A Commentary on the (WO)men of Nigeria

After many years of witnessing the deaths of a member of the Nigerian ruling class, I am hardly fazed by the honor paid to them at death. Apart from Abacha, few Nigerians deride their leaders at death. Most leaders no matter how evil their legacy is usually get a warm goodbye...

State of Anarchy: Stopping the Reign of Ethnic Militias

The powers that be at Aso Rock have decided to deal with the evils of today, and abandon a policy of containment that has failed repeatedly in the past five years…

Examining Elendu Reports: Rejoinder to the Rejoinders

As a Nigerian, I am well aware that our national past time is rumor mongering and shameless name calling.  More so, our perennial cynicism of power and those who wield it is well known around the world...

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